History 'irrelevant' as Voss forges a path for Blues Michael Voss hasn't leant on his past at Brisbane ahead of Carlton's preliminary final at the Gabba, insistent his Blues have a story of their own to tell. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Flying Kangaroos plan to flip the AFLW script on Lions One of three unbeaten sides in the AFLW, North Melbourne hope a first-ever win against the Brisbane Lions can be the next step on their search for a debut flag. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Lions coach Fagan backs Gardiner to fill Payne void Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is backing a fit-again Darcy Gardiner to fill the void of defender Jack Payne, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Giants prepare for Daicos as Blues swing selection axe GWS coach Adam Kingsley says if Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is allowed to, he will play well on his return from injury in their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Inexperienced Blues to ride the wave of AFL prelim Former Swan George Hewett is a rare Blue with preliminary final experience but is adamant Carlton can attack their clash with Brisbane on the front foot. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Giants bring new romance to freshen up the AFL’s reheated nostalgia Carlton, Collingwood and Brisbane may have longer histories but after 12 seasons GWS have a claim to sentiment of their own The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba's new Lion king Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Payne management has key Lion in race for prelim Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne remains in doubt for the AFL preliminary final, ankle trouble restricting him to light duties at open training. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Andrews sees comparisons in Blues' 23 AFL finals charge Brisbane have the chance to end Carlton's finals run in a similar way to how Geelong tamed the Lions in their AFL flag hunt 12 months ago. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Campfire honesty sessions got Blues on track: Cerra AFL preliminary finalists Carlton are reaping the benefits of the hard conversations had at a mid-season campfire that turned their season around. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Carlton star Curnow ready to step up in Lions prelim Carlton star Charlie Curnow is keen to deliver in the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane after kicking just two goals across the opening two finals. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Brisbane hero Voss plots Lions' Gabba demise as a Blue Michael Voss returns to his field of glory, the Gabba, plotting the downfall of his old club Brisbane as 'a Carlton person' in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023 Ron Barassi: pioneering player and formidable coach who embodied Australian rules football Few have dominated and defined their sport the way Barassi did – he changed the game forever and leaves an incalculable legacy
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023 Ron Barassi, AFL great, dies aged 87 One of the sport’s most loved and influential figures has died peacefully and ‘surrounded by loving family’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023 Singing the Blues: Robbie Williams’s musical tribute to Carlton player after AFL win ‘De Koning’s in the air, everywhere I look around,’ Williams sang to tune of Love Is In The Air
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023 Wasteful Melbourne still learning the hard way as Carlton party like it’s 1999 The Demons will wonder how they lost after dominating in the air and on the ground, and then allowing the Blues in at the death
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023 AFL semi-final: Carlton beat Melbourne in MCG thriller – as it happened Blues will face the Brisbane Lions in the AFL preliminary final next week after defeating the Demons in front of a sold-out MCG
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023 History, passion and Lygon Street: Carlton supporters look past former glories to find new hope The fortunes of the football club and community have long been enmeshed. The question being asked is: will the team bring success to both?
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023 Demons fans long for AFL grand final glory after 2021’s remote triumph Can Melbourne lift Norm Smith curse for good or will they become the first club to exit consecutive finals in straight sets?
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 Carlton explode out of blocks to run Swans ragged on night of perfect pandemonium The Blues’ 11.8 (74) to 9.14 (68) elimination final win at the MCG helped expunge memories of the past decade
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023 Victorian AFL clubs raked in $40m from poker machines last financial year Carlton, Essendon, Richmond and St Kilda continue to profit from pokies, drawing criticism from fans and gambling reform advocates
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023 AFLW returns with hint of a more settled competition as rule changes make impact The opening round of the 2023 season brought surprise wins, more goals and encouraging signs for some teams